1853. Bradley, Verdant Green, ii. 2. A white tie and a pair of very small bands—the two articles which, with the usual academicals, form the costume demanded by ALMA MATER of all her children when they take their places in her schools.
1874. The Blue, Aug., Reminis. of Christ’s Hospital. In fact, the musical arrangements of our ALMA MATER were something exceedingly below par.
Along. All Along, subs. phr. (Stonyhurst: obsolete).—A kind of dribbling football practice: indulged in during a short spell of recreation.
Alto-cad, subs. (Winchester).—The paid member of the choir taking alto.
Amen-chapel, subs. (Winchester).—A long service performed on the four days set apart for commemorating the Founder, and on the anniversary of his death.
Ancient-mariner, subs. (University).—A rowing Don.
Anstey’s. See Planks.
Apostles, subs. (University).—See quot.
1803. Gradus ad Cantab. The APOSTLES are the clodhoppers of literature, who have at last scrambled through the Senate House without being plucked, and have obtained the title of B.A. by a miracle. The last twelve names on the list of Bachelor of Arts are thus designated. [The term is now (1900) applied to the last twelve in the Mathematical Tripos (q.v.)]
Appii (The), subs. (Durham: obsolete).—The Three Tuns, a celebrated Durham inn. [From a misunderstanding of Acts xxviii. 15.]